Articles related to "Rights Movement"
150 Years Of The Women's Rights Movement (Part 1)
1998 marks the 150th anniversary of the first women's rights convention. Women have a lot to celebrate about what they have achieved in such a short period of time.
• women • rights • women's rights movement
1998 marks the 150th anniversary of the first women's rights convention. Women have a lot to celebrate about what they have achieved in such a short period of time.
• women • rights • women's rights movement
Classic Authors: Alice Walker
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
• alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
• alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
Father's Rights - Part II
Continued examination of the father's rights movement and its impact on victims of domestic violence.
• father's rights movement • father's rights • domestic violence • visitation • custody
Continued examination of the father's rights movement and its impact on victims of domestic violence.
• father's rights movement • father's rights • domestic violence • visitation • custody
THE BATON ROUGE BUS BOYCOTT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott started the direct action phase of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.
• african american civil rights movement
The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott started the direct action phase of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.
• african american civil rights movement
The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement - Rosa Parks
She refused to give up her seat on the bus - and brought the Supreme Court down on the heads of the people of Montgomery, Alabama. A biographical article on Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
• rosa parks • civil rights movement • alabama • women's history • naacp
She refused to give up her seat on the bus - and brought the Supreme Court down on the heads of the people of Montgomery, Alabama. A biographical article on Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
• rosa parks • civil rights movement • alabama • women's history • naacp
The Women's Rights Movement
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
• women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
• women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
A Mother's Love
In this article I explore a my reaction to the Justice Department's decision not to condemn the murder of Amadou Diallo and contrast it to his mother's reaction.
• amadou diallo • racism • race relations • gender • women's issues
In this article I explore a my reaction to the Justice Department's decision not to condemn the murder of Amadou Diallo and contrast it to his mother's reaction.
• amadou diallo • racism • race relations • gender • women's issues
Animal Cruelty Laws and Activists
Though more animal cruelty regulations and laws may cause an increase in costs to businesses to comply, if neglect and abuse were not a factor then the laws would not be needed.
• animal • abusers • neglect • regulations • animal rights movement
Though more animal cruelty regulations and laws may cause an increase in costs to businesses to comply, if neglect and abuse were not a factor then the laws would not be needed.
• animal • abusers • neglect • regulations • animal rights movement
Bayard Rustin and Gay Rights
Bayard Rustin was one of Martin Luther King's top advisors, but his existence is unknown to the greater US community because of his sexual orientation.
• bayard rustin • martin luther king • segregation • homophobia • sexual deviance
Bayard Rustin was one of Martin Luther King's top advisors, but his existence is unknown to the greater US community because of his sexual orientation.
• bayard rustin • martin luther king • segregation • homophobia • sexual deviance
Classic Authors: James Baldwin
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
• james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
• james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
Coretta Scott King: Activist
The life, times and accomplishments of one of the forerunners of the American Civil Rights Movement, a brave lady named Coretta Scott King.
• coretta scott king • martin luther king • american civil rights movement • dexter avenue baptist church • southern christian leadership conference
The life, times and accomplishments of one of the forerunners of the American Civil Rights Movement, a brave lady named Coretta Scott King.
• coretta scott king • martin luther king • american civil rights movement • dexter avenue baptist church • southern christian leadership conference
Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
• rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
• rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
USING THE PUPPY MILL CRISIS
A look behind the facade of Animal Rights explores their hidden agenda and exposes the groups who are exploiting the Puppy Mill cause to gain support for their goal of eliminating man's use of animals.
• animal rights • animal protection • animal cruelty • puppy mills • breeders
A look behind the facade of Animal Rights explores their hidden agenda and exposes the groups who are exploiting the Puppy Mill cause to gain support for their goal of eliminating man's use of animals.
• animal rights • animal protection • animal cruelty • puppy mills • breeders
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
• writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
• writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
4 Little Girls: The most tragic casualties of war
Spike Lee's first documentary film is a searing look at an atrocious hate crime, but it's also a celebration of a movement that would not be defeated
• spike lee • 4 little girls • birmingham • alabama • denise mcnair
Spike Lee's first documentary film is a searing look at an atrocious hate crime, but it's also a celebration of a movement that would not be defeated
• spike lee • 4 little girls • birmingham • alabama • denise mcnair
A Southern Line
The author reminisces about a childhood in the South in the "Jim Crow" days of the '50s and 60s. Some of his experiences as a white male growing up in a climate of racism gain a broader context and deeper perspective through the reading and study of African-American literature.
• a southern line • caring for the soul • caring • soul • south
The author reminisces about a childhood in the South in the "Jim Crow" days of the '50s and 60s. Some of his experiences as a white male growing up in a climate of racism gain a broader context and deeper perspective through the reading and study of African-American literature.
• a southern line • caring for the soul • caring • soul • south
Beyond the Glimmering Lights
A book by author Trish Geran documents the history of Blacks in Las Vegas, and describes how integration finally occurred.
• beyond the glimmering lights • trish geran • las vegas history • african americans in las vegas • black entertainers
A book by author Trish Geran documents the history of Blacks in Las Vegas, and describes how integration finally occurred.
• beyond the glimmering lights • trish geran • las vegas history • african americans in las vegas • black entertainers
Dr Martin Luther King Jnr
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
• dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
• dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
Film, History and Society
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
• film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
• film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
• jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
• jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
• jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
• jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
King Moves North
Martin Luther King speaks out against Vietnam and about the War on Poverty. He combined his civil-rights campaigns with a strong stand against the Vietnam War.
• martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Martin Luther King speaks out against Vietnam and about the War on Poverty. He combined his civil-rights campaigns with a strong stand against the Vietnam War.
• martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
King the Peaceful
Martin Luther King urges peaceful sit-ins. He meets Gandhi. King leads a "nonviolent army" protesting discrimination in Georgia and is jailed in Birmingham Alabama.
• martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Martin Luther King urges peaceful sit-ins. He meets Gandhi. King leads a "nonviolent army" protesting discrimination in Georgia and is jailed in Birmingham Alabama.
• martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement. He was named one of the great people of the 20th Century by Time Magazine. His legacy will live on forever.
• martin luther king • king • reverend king • biographies • suite101
Martin Luther King Jr., devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement. He was named one of the great people of the 20th Century by Time Magazine. His legacy will live on forever.
• martin luther king • king • reverend king • biographies • suite101
Super Bowl Is A Super TV Event
Get info on TV coverage of "The Super Bowl." PBS offers programs on the Nazi death camps and the civil rights movement. We remember Johnny Carson and "this week in television history" remembers "Fish."
• johnny carson • super bowl • fox sports • new england patriots • philadelphia eagels
Get info on TV coverage of "The Super Bowl." PBS offers programs on the Nazi death camps and the civil rights movement. We remember Johnny Carson and "this week in television history" remembers "Fish."
• johnny carson • super bowl • fox sports • new england patriots • philadelphia eagels
Talk radio fires up the airways
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
• lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
• lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The Warren G. Harding Presidency
Warren G. Harding is generally remembered in a negative light, as one of the least effective Presidents in American History... but was he really so awful?
• warren gamaliel harding • teapot dome scandal • calvin coolidge • albert fall • worst presidents of all time
Warren G. Harding is generally remembered in a negative light, as one of the least effective Presidents in American History... but was he really so awful?
• warren gamaliel harding • teapot dome scandal • calvin coolidge • albert fall • worst presidents of all time
Time OUT!: And, I mean that in a good way!
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
• fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
• fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
Tom Brokaw's "Boom" Book Resonates
"Boom: Voices of the Sixties" may help Baby Boomers figure out what has happened in the past four decades since they went from young protesters to middle-aged citizens.
• brokaw boom • brokaw new book • boom 1960s • 1960s activism • baby boomers activism
"Boom: Voices of the Sixties" may help Baby Boomers figure out what has happened in the past four decades since they went from young protesters to middle-aged citizens.
• brokaw boom • brokaw new book • boom 1960s • 1960s activism • baby boomers activism
What Are Human Rights?
Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.
• what are human rights? • united nation's declaration of human rights • undhr • echr • rights movement
Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.
• what are human rights? • united nation's declaration of human rights • undhr • echr • rights movement
Writers Alice and Phoebe Cary
A brief look at the lives and careers of the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, from Cincinnati, Ohio.
• cary sisters • alice cary • poems • phoebe cary • women poets
A brief look at the lives and careers of the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, from Cincinnati, Ohio.
• cary sisters • alice cary • poems • phoebe cary • women poets
Modern Photography Exhibitions
An astounding 15 special exhibitions on modern and contemporary photography are scheduled for museums in 2007 through 2009.
• modern contemporary photography museum exhibitions • harry callahan • lee miller • victoria and albert museum • depth of field
An astounding 15 special exhibitions on modern and contemporary photography are scheduled for museums in 2007 through 2009.
• modern contemporary photography museum exhibitions • harry callahan • lee miller • victoria and albert museum • depth of field